Dear Rabbi Fried, Please help us! We need some spiritual direction besides the constant updates of regulations and gory details of the spread of the virus. Obviously, we need to…
Challenging Times We are truly living in challenging times. The novel Corona virus, recently labeled as a Pandemic, has created uncertainty and confusion, sent the markets toppling, fostering dread and…
Dear Rabbi Fried, I am confused. My question is, I am a woman whom has grown up Reform my entire life and have begun Jewish learning over the past couple…
Hi Rabbi, I have three questions regarding Purim: 1. I know that we have a mitzvah to make a feast on Purim because we survived the attempt of physical bodily…
Dear Rabbi,We’re getting married soon and are debating whether to have a kosher home or not. It’s a huge commitment, and we’re not so sure if we’re up to it…
Dear Rabbi, I am having trouble coping and comforting my precious daughter for an overwhelming loss. With all the months of joyous anticipation of bringing a new life into this…
Dear Rabbi Fried, All my life I’ve kept a strictly kosher home. This week, lo and behold, my cleaning lady washed the milk and meat silverware together. I’m not sure…
Dear Rabbi Fried, In religious school, we have been discussing: What is the meaning of knowledge? It seems to be different when we think about objects that we can sense…
Dear Rabbi Fried, I was inspired to hear about the recent celebration of the completion of the Talmud held in MetLife Stadium. Even though I’ve never studied Talmud (and am…
Firstly, I thank you for your weekly article which enriches our weekend, and we look forward to it all week! Could you please explain what exactly is a ketubah; is…